Know Your Team – Saudi Arabia

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team – Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia will head into the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 determined to better their impressive run at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025, where they finished runners-up. 

Marcos Soares’ side displayed resilience and defensive grit throughout the continental tournament, overcoming a tough group stage and edging Korea Republic on penalties in the semi-finals before falling to a resurgent Australia in the final.

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Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will look to break new ground on the global stage once again when they kickstart their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 campaign on Sunday.

Having finished as runners-up in the 2019 edition, Korea Republic remain as ambitious as ever despite key absences in the squad.

Know Your Team – Japan

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team – Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will aim to turn continental disappointment into global success when they begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 campaign on Saturday.

The Young Samurai Blue reached the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 earlier this year, falling 2-0 to eventual champions Australia.

The defeat denied them a chance at a record-equalling seventh continental crown but qualification for the global stage was secured yet again for the global youth showpiece.

Know Your Team - Australia

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Know Your Team - Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will look to transfer continental success to the global stage at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 which kicks off on Saturday. 

Winning the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 put Trevor Morgan’s side in good stead as the Young Socceroos booked a return to the global showpiece for the first time in 12 years.

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM nominees revealed

  • Arif Aiman, Akram Afif and Salem Al Dawsari up for AFC Player of the Year
  • Holly McNamara, Wang Shuang, Hana Takahashi to vie for AFC Women’s Player of the Year

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today announced the highly anticipated list of nominees for the AFC Awards Riyadh 2025 presented by NEOM, which will take place on October 16.
 
Hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time, the 29th edition of the gala ceremony will be staged at the magnificent King Fahad Cultural Center and recognise the Continent’s finest across a total of 20 award categories.

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD1 Player of the Match by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ was fast, fierce, and full of storylines. From late winners to comeback grit, MD1 set the tone for a season that won't blink.

We've shortlisted the standout Players of the Match from West to East. From Dusan Tadic's orchestration to Rey Manaj's stoppage-time rocket, Suphanat Mueanta's spark, and Erik's takeover display, MD1 belonged to the players who seized the moment.

Study our nominees and don't forget to cast your vote.